It seems to be a fact of life that most examples of the Jaguar E-Type that we see here at Barn Finds fall into two distinct categories. They can be beautifully restored or preserved classics, or they tend to… more»
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Driveway Find? 1986 Lotus Esprit Turbo
This 1986 Lotus Esprit Turbo looks conspicuously like a Copart lot find, as this picture goes to show us. The dirt lot, the sticker in the windshield, the yellow marker scribbles – this is surely a Copart car, right?… more»
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46K Mile 1976 Mercury Capri II
British singer Donovan had a hit with his song Mellow Yellow in 1967 and that was almost a decade before this mellow yellow 1976 Mercury Capri II was made. Both the song and the Capri are smooth and cool… more»
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Rare Range Topper: 1965 Jaguar Mark 10
When it comes to classic Jaguars, there’s almost a boredom that sets in with regards to the models you’re apt to find lingering in barns and sheds. Almost always, the E-Type pops up as the usual suspect, followed by… more»
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Container Find: 1953 Singer 4AD
Right off the bat, the listing for this Singer is a bit confusing. It is listed as a 1943 Model C but the VIN states it as a model AD which was produced between 1951 and 1955. That being… more»
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15 Years in the Barn: 1987 Jaguar XJS Convertible
It’s a shame the Jaguar XJS has such a lousy reputation for reliability. To me, this is one of the more attractive models they made, especially in recent memory, and you could even get it equipped with a V12…. more»
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1989 Bentley Turbo R Barn Find
When it comes to playing dangerous games in the world of car collecting, picking up a dirt-cheap luxury model is perhaps one the riskiest gambles you can take. These are the cars that were previously the top dogs of… more»
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1949 MG-TC With Full Inspection Report
Here’s a twist, usually when a review is written, it is up to the author to objectively identify a car’s strengths and weaknesses. This becomes a real task when images are stilted and minimal, and any descriptive text is… more»
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Low-Mileage Wedge: 1985 TVR 280i
This 1985 TVR 280i is a surprisingly nice driver-grade example of a model that typically appears as a total trainwreck of a project. Yes, there are exceptions, but as someone who has wanted to own one of these for… more»
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Throwback Thursday: David’s Big Ol’ Barn Cat
Over the years, we’ve featured some really incredible stories and finds. With so many new readers joining us, we thought it might be fun to repost some of our favorite past finds. This week, we are taking another look… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1974 MGB GT
The MGB GT was a fixed-roof version of the MGB sports car. The hatchback-style of the little machine utilized a greenhouse designed by none other than Pininfarina. By merging the sloping rear window with the rear deck lid, the… more»
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350 Swapped Stretch: 1973 Jaguar XJ12 Limo
Let’s face it: all of us have some hopeless automotive addiction that makes absolutely no sense. Yes, you can have the standard car-related love affairs with classic American muscle, European sports models, and the like, but there’s always the… more»
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1.6k Miles? 1965 Morgan Plus 4
From 1950-69, British car builder Morgan Motor Co. produced a small sports car called the Morgan Plus 4. It initially used a 2088 cc Standard Vanguard engine featured hydraulic brake, a first for a Morgan product. Later that motor… more»
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Barn Find Racer: 1967 Barnard Formula 6
Usually, when one thinks of go-karts, memories drift back to the steel, open frame kart we had as kids, usually one with a motor appropriated from dad’s lawnmower. As to the origin of karting, that’s speculative though one source… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
As a British sports car, the AH 3000 was built from 1959-67 and is perhaps the best known of the “big Healey” models. Its bodywork was done by Jensen Motors and the cars were assembled at British Motor Corporation’s… more»
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James Bronze: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
It’s not often that I feel compelled to see just how bad the interest rates are on getting a loan for a hobby car are, but this 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo almost compels me to do so. Wearing awesome… more»
